Singer Keith Urban paused to reevaluate his words on Friday after hearing of the criminal charges filed following his July 26 concert in Mansfield, Mass.

Keith Urban Concert Declared 'Mass Casualty Incident', Rape Charges Filed

"My team and I were horrified to learn of the events reported in Boston this past weekend and our hearts and prayers go out to all those affected," stated Urban in Rolling Stone on Friday, "This type of behavior stands in stark contrast to the spirit of our shows."

Urban has often been seeing trying to find the good in places, issuing a "prayer for peace" video with his wife Nicole Kidman (Stoker, Grace of Monaco) and their two daughters earlier this month. He assured fans that he is deeply "horrified" by the incidents that occurred at his Mansfield show.

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The country star had originally voiced a positive opinion of the show's atmosphere. "Gosh, up on the lawn tonight, that was nutso," he said, "It was so cool. If you came tonight, thank you very much for giving us all the love and energy."

Urban revised his statement on Thursday upon hearing of the events that took place at the Xfinity Center during his performance, amongst which was the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl by 18-year-old Sean Murphy, who she met at the concert.

Referred to as a "mass casualty incident" by police on Fox July 28, excessive alcohol use proved to be a serious problem at the concert, resulting in the treatment of 24 attendees and the hospitalization of 22.

Murphy has pleaded not guilty to the charges. A court date has been set for September 25.

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